Important information regarding your future examinations at Dr Smile Southport
Important information regarding your future examinations at Dr Smile Southport Dear Valued Patients We would like to inform you know that we are in the final weeks of the $149 Examination offer. This current offer is available until 1st November 2023. After this …
Why Regular Preventive Dental Care Treatment for Patients with Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease or Both Is so Important!
Diabetes and coronary heart disease are very common problems, but people with these conditions should pay more attention to preventive dental care. Researchers have discovered that people with diabetes or coronary heart disease, or both, who look after their dental …
Oral Health in Winter: Seven Dental Problems You Can Avoid
Winter brings lower temperatures, drier air and harsh winds, which can wreak havoc on your oral health. Here are some common problems and how to avoid them. Cold Sores Cold sores can cause small blisters to develop around your lips, …
How Teeth Change with Age
Getting older takes its toll on your body, and your teeth are no exception, but the good news is there is a lot you can do to help keep them in great shape with good preventative dental care. Read on …
Winter-Warming Chicken Noodle Soup
There is nothing like a nutritious chicken noodle soup for fighting off winter colds. Ingredients 4 medium carrots sliced into rounds 3 stalks sliced celery 1tbsp olive oil 1 medium diced onion 1 tsp each fresh thyme and rosemary, chopped …
Could the CDBS benefit you and your family?
If you have children under age 18 and who are eligible for Medicare, they may also qualify for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS). This is a schedule that gives children and teenagers aged 2 to 17 access to essential …
Did you know that Periodontal Disease can be linked to your overall health?
Several hundred species of bacteria live in the mouth at any given time. These bacteria use sugars in foods to create acid, attacking teeth and eventually causing cavities. Moreover, these bacteria create a sticky, colourless film called a plaque biofilm. …
Supercharged Foods for Your Teeth
We’ve all heard the saying you are what you eat, and this certainly applies to your dental health. Sugary foods like fizzy drinks and sweets will all contribute to tooth decay. Try to include at least some of these healthy, …
Fun Oral Health Activities for Kids
Children learn through play, so try these fun dental activities that will teach them about oral care Tooth Necklace Make a drawing of a tooth on cardboard, approximately 4 cm x 4 cm and use this as a template so …
Health Tips for Kids Going Back to School
As the kids get ready to go back to school, here are a few tips to help them have a healthy and happy start to the term. Walk to school, if possible as there are lots of benefits of dailyexercise. …